Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 7
Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers fended off the Pacers 118-109. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.